Northwest Braces for Extreme Winter Weather with Heavy Snowfall and Record-Breaking Cold

Takeaways:

• The Northwest is experiencing severe winter weather, with over 8 feet of snow expected in some areas and temperatures potentially dropping to 40 below zero due to a combination of Arctic air and a series of storms from the Pacific.

• Heavy snowfall has already occurred, with places like Stevens Pass in Washington receiving 29 inches and Snoqualmie Pass 18 inches. An avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Resort in California has prompted search and rescue operations.

• The AccuWeather Local StormMax™ predicts up to 100 inches of snow for the ongoing storms, affecting travel and potentially challenging records with extreme cold temperatures.

• Cities at lower elevations, such as Portland and Seattle, may also see accumulating snow and below-freezing temperatures as snow levels drop close to sea level.

• A brief respite from the harsh conditions is expected with a ridge of high pressure, but more storms could arrive in the region later in the week.

References:

[1] 100 inches of snow and 40 below zero: Northwest faces harsh winter weather. Link

[2] Pacific Northwest faces potential threat of snow, ice as winter storm looms for weekend. Link

[3] Arctic blast, winter storm threaten Pacific Northwest with chaotic mix of snow, freezing rain. Link

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